Westfield is a beautiful place, rich with potential. But like so many communities, it faces a troubling question: Why do so many of our young people leave as soon as they can? Are we truly preparing them for life outside our village? In a world flooded with noise, disconnection, and ...

County Legislator Fred Larson has announced he is seeking reelection to continue his effort to bring more jobs and less taxes in Chautauqua County. The District 12 Jamestown Legislator said, “My number one priority as a County Legislator is economic development and encouraging job creation. ...

A Buffalo man has pleaded guilty to a pair of murders that have a connection to Chautauqua County. On Friday, Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane said that Richard J. Fox, 62, of Buffalo, entered the plea before Erie County Court Judge Suzanne Maxwell Barnes to two counts of ...

Another boil-water order is in effect for the village of Fredonia users. This is the seventh boil order for users in the last 32 months with the most recent being in July. At that time, officials blamed high turbidity levels at the plant that led to one of the workers resigning his position ...

PANAMA - The Harmony Senior Citizens will meet at noon Oct. 2 at the Panama Methodist Church for a tureen luncheon. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Hosts for the meal include Betty Johnson, Toni Campbell, Marty LaFredo and Richard Harper. Area seniors ...

There may be one final honor coming for Cpl. Glenn Hodak, a World War II veteran from Youngsville and prisoner of war whose remains were identified in September 2024. State Sen. Scott Hutchinson, R-Oil City, has introduced a resolution in the state Senate to honor Hodak’s life, service ...